David came here 11 years ago. His dream was that his family could join him. A refugee from the Congo DRC he had to flee. He was an academic and his life was threatened because he said unpopular things. In the UK he was put in a detention centre; his story not believed. He had poor health. He fought against the decision; was even put on a plane to return but a judicial review led to him getting refugee status.

He paid out 1000's of pounds to get his wife and 2 daughters here. They came. Now he faces a bill of £2,297 each! That is the fee by the Home Office to gain their status. And top of this there are legal fees. He - and his family - works all hours but cannot raise such a huge total. He has to raise this by 15th July otherwise the application fails.

Can you help, please? Even a small amount will help such a just cause. This is backed by John Akker MBE, former Executive Director, of the Council for at-Risk Academics. Founded in 1933 and lead by Lord Beveridge and supported by Albert Enstein. A cause they will have surely supported
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What an indictment that such a large sum has to be raised by people that have so little. Please, please help David keep his family together.
Thank you.